At the Nov. 1 council meeting, Coun. Terry Seiler raised a concern about visibility on the roads in Britton.
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Andriessen raises questions about transportation master plan status
Coun. Lee Anne Andriessen raised a few questions at the Nov. 1 council meeting about the status of the transportation master plan and traffic concerns at the intersection of Line 87 and Highway 23.
A historical glimpse into the Honderich Furniture Company of Milverton
In 1912, Norman Honderich was inspired after seeing an illustration of a kitchen cabinet in an issue of Ladies Home Journal. He knew that most of the kitchen cabinets for sale in Canada were manufactured in the United States. He believed that this type of product could easily be made and sold in Can
Collaborative campaign hopes to drop homelessness in Perth County by 15 per cent
The City of Stratford, County of Perth and Town of St. Marys are conducting a campaign to reduce the 119 households currently experiencing chronic homelessness by 15 per cent. To achieve this goal they are hoping to partner with landlords across the region who have units available to rent. The goal
Junior Cyclones drop two of three weekend contests
Listowel’s timing wasn’t the best when the Junior Cyclones rolled into Elmira for a Halloween matinee contest against the Sugar Kings on Sunday.
North Perth extends Wallace one-way block trial for six more months
North Perth council voted in favour of extending the one-way block trial on Wallace Avenue South for six more months. On Nov. 1, Manager of Operations Lyndon Kowch presented a report recommending that the trial be extended until April 30.
Avon Maitland board launches boundary review rollout to relieve enrolment pressures
The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) board of trustees has approved the rollout of a boundary review in the North Perth area.
Santa Claus is coming to Howick
Organizer Verdun Zurbrigg invites you to come out to light up your night at the Howick drive-thru lighted Christmas parade at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19 at the Howick Community Centre.
HPPH encourages flu shot to help curb all cold-weather illness symptoms
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve as colder weather approaches. Adding another wrinkle into the mix is the upcoming influenza season, with the flu sharing some similar symptoms as the coronavirus itself.
Stoltz, Hub merging to form Equipment Ontario
Stoltz Sales and Service, with locations in Mildmay and Listowel, will be getting a new look later this year.
Howick Township to implement vaccine policy on Nov. 1
The Township of Howick is the latest municipality to implement a COVID-19 vaccination policy, with council approving the Oct. 19 report from Clerk Carol Watson that introduced the new policy.
IN PHOTOS – North Perth in the Halloween spirit
North Perth residents always come through in fine style every year when it comes to Halloween decorations, with many going the extra mile when adorning their homes with ghosts and ghouls. Inflatables in particular have grown in popularity over the last few years. Pictured is a collection of local de
New Perth County Children’s Water Festival now underway
The Perth Children’s Water Festival committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County.
Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health announces dates for outreach program
Training is completed for all volunteers participating in the Community Vaccine Champion (CVC) workshops, and the Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health is ready to begin reaching out to vaccine-hesitant community members in rural Ontario.
Perth County mourns death of past warden, Milverton’s David Shearer
Perth County Warden Jim Aitcheson issued a release last Monday speaking to the death of former warden and Milverton resident David Shearer.
